Anna FM 90.4 is a non commercial radio station in Chennai. It is the first community radio of India. The radio harps on the development of the community by promoting educational programs. The Anna FM 90.4 functions throughout the week airing programs between 5.30 to 9.30p.m. The station is run by department coordinators and also by people from the Department of Media Science of Anna University. The work is voluntary.
Chennai media is comprised of print and electronic mediums. The Chennai radio is also an integral part of the Chennai media like the newspapers and television channels of Chennai. Anna FM 90.4 is a non commercial radio station in Chennai. Radio broadcasting was aired in Chennai in the year 1930. At first All India Radio station dominated the region's broadcasting but with the adoption of FM, a number of radio channels started commercial broadcasting for increased audience.
About the FM Station
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Ann FM 90.4 is India's first community radio. The term 'community radio' means airing people's voice. The radio harps on the development of the community by promoting educational programs. There are also programs on how to improve agriculture. These programs inform and educate farmers about the latest fertilizers, seeds and so on. The Anna FM 90.4 also airs programs on environment, health and rural development. In short, the main aim of this Chennai Radio station is to improve the quality of community services.
Functioning of Anna FM 90.4
The Anna FM 90.4 functions throughout the week airing programs between 5.30 to 9.30p.m. The radio station is perceived to be the mouth piece of the community. Anna FM 90.4 boasts of expressing people’s voice through its public forum. The station is run by department coordinators and also by people from the Department of Media Science of Anna University. The work is voluntary.
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